The Blissfield Public Works Dept. will be conducting a village-wide flushing of water hydrants, from Sunday, April 28 until Friday, May 3, as well as from Sunday, May 5 until Friday, May 10, to remove sediment that accumulates in the water lines. The flushing will be conducted between the hours of 11:00p.m and 6:00 a.m. each day to minimize any inconvenience to customers.

During the hydrant flushing, residents may notice the water has a rusty appearance. The water is safe to use and drink. Residents should check the color of the water before doing laundry.. If the water is rusty, run the cold water for a short time to clear the lines. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Office at 517-486-4347

Help Wanted

Outdoor Swimming Pool Staff/Lifeguards

January 28, 2019

Village of Blissfield, MI. 2019 season - tentatively scheduled from June to August 2019. Managers responsible for operation and maintenance of facility and supervision of staff. Lifeguards responsible for lifeguard and pool/bathhouse maintenance duties. Facility is brand new municipal outdoor aquatic center complex opening in June 2019, with 6-lane 25-yard pool, aquatic activity areas, splash pad, bathhouse, and related equipment. Lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certification required to begin work. Experience helpful. Applicants should call the Blissfield Village Office, at (517) 486-4347, or pick up applications at the Village Office, 130 S. Lane St., in Blissfield. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Municipal WasteWater Treatment Plant Supervisor

November 21, 2018

Village of Blissfield, pop. approx. 3,300. Duties include responsibility for operation and maintenance of .57 MGD municipal wastewater treatment plant, and supervision of plant staff. Bachelors’ Degree (in biology, chemistry, or related field) and 5 years’ experience in wastewater field preferred. Michigan "C" wastewater license required. Applicants should be able to lift heavy loads, work in open areas and confined spaces, and work with chemicals. Applicants should send resumes to, or pick up applications from, the Blissfield Village Office, attn: Jim Wonacott, 130 S. Lane St., Blissfield, MI 49228 (517-486-4347). The Village is an equal opportunity employer.

November 13, 2018

Effective Immediately:

Stevens Disposal & Recycling Services will no longer accept any glass, plastics #3 and up, and plastic grocery/retail bags for the Village curbside recycling program.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

BLISSFIELD DRINKING WATER TASTE AND ODOR ISSUES

The Village is aware that, to some people, the drinking water in the Village has had an unusual taste and odor in the last several weeks. Please be aware that while widespread, apparently not everyone is experiencing these issues. It appears to be a matter of personal taste whether or not you detect these tastes and odors. Please be advised that the water is completely safe to drink and otherwise use.

The Village’s Water Department conducts dozens of tests per day on various aspects of the water, and all the results show the water is within safe limits set by the state and federal governments. Water Plant staff have made adjustments to the water treatment process to try to address the taste and odor issues. The problem appears to be caused by algae growing in unusually low water levels in the River Raisin (our raw water source), which in turn is caused by lower than normal rainfall and higher than normal temperatures.

Please remember – the water is completely safe to drink and use. The Village Water Plant staff is making what adjustments it can at the Plant, and will continue to do so as necessary. If you have any questions about the situation, please contact Kipp Scott (Supervisor) at the Blissfield Water Plant. He can be reached at (517) 486-3350, or waterplant@blissfieldmichigan.gov.

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